Requests to surrender dogs up 73% post-Christmas The number of dog owners requesting to surrender their pets since Christmas has risen by 73% on the same period last year, Dogs Trust Ireland … Ireland • 03 Feb 22
Who's a clever boy? Dogs can distinguish languages Dogs are able to detect speech and distinguish between languages, new research suggests. World • 06 Jan 22
Should dogs be allowed into offices? People have been returning to the office over the last week – but should their dogs be allowed go in to work with them? claire byrne live • 29 Sep 21
'Bonzo' ad relaunched amid concern over sheep attacks Sheep worrying remains as big an issue as ever, the Minister for Agriculture has said, urging pet owners to control their dogs as an iconic … Ireland • 11 Mar 21
Finland's Covid sniffer dog trial 'extremely positive' A pilot project using sniffer dogs to provide instant and pain-free coronavirus testing at Helsinki airport has shown promising early results and proven popular with … Coronavirus • 28 Oct 20
Labrador leads the way in helping dad with Parkinson's A father-of-two who has Parkinson's disease says his life has been transformed by a dog trained to help him with mobility and stability. Health • 16 Jul 20
Dog owners warned over attacks on livestock Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets under control following a number of incidents where sheep have been attacked. Ireland • 01 Jul 20
270 dogs rescued from illegal puppy farm in Spain Spanish police rescued 270 small dogs, many crammed inside cages and in poor health, and arrested five people after raiding two illegal puppy farms on … News Lens • 24 Jan 20
Study finds dogs can recognise words and voices Some pet owners are convinced their dogs understand what they are saying, and even claim to have conversations with their four-legged friends. World • 04 Dec 19
Researchers claim dog years a myth, puppies middle-aged The idea that dogs age seven years for every one human year is a myth, scientists have claimed. World • 24 Nov 19
Owning a dog may help you live longer, study finds Dogs are not only man's best friend, but also may be the key to living a longer life, according to a new study. News Lens • 09 Oct 19
Seoul protesters want dog meat off the menu American actress Kim Basinger and South Korean activists held an anti-dog meat protest in Seoul this morning, while farmers ate dog meat in front of … News Lens • 12 Jul 19
Dogs evolved 'sad puppy eyes' to appeal to humans Dogs have evolved their "sad eyes" facial expression in order to help them get on better with humans, according to new research. World • 18 Jun 19
Puppies rescued from illegal dog breeder in Roscommon More than 100 puppies and dogs are being cared for at animal centres in Longford and Donegal after they were rescued from an illegal dog … Animal Welfare • 08 Aug 18
Dog has visiting rights too, Brazilian court rules Every dog has his day, but one Brazilian dog will have the equivalent of parental visiting days after a court ruled that a separated couple … News Lens • 21 Jun 18
New dog microchipping laws in force from Friday All dogs in Ireland must be microchipped and registered under new regulations which come into force from Friday. News • 30 Mar 16
Dogs killed in Fermanagh shed fire Police are investigating a fire in a shed in Clabby, Co Fermanagh over the weekend, in which 13 dogs were killed. News • 20 Apr 15
Dog cancer detection 98% reliable - study Dogs have been found to have 98% reliability rate in sniffing out prostate cancer in men, according to newly-published research. News • 11 Apr 15
Iran's dog owners could be lashed under new laws Dog lovers in Iran could face up to 74 lashes under plans by hardline politicians that would ban keeping the pets at home or walking … News • 07 Nov 14
Reduction in number of dogs in pounds A dog welfare charity has welcomed an 11.5% reduction in the number of dogs entering the pound system in Ireland. News • 23 Apr 14
Dog owners urged to clean up after pets Dublin's four local authorities are launching a campaign today to encourage dog owners to clean up when their dogs foul public spaces. News • 25 Nov 13
New rules to require microchips for all dogs New regulations are to be introduced requiring all dogs to be microchipped. News • 28 Mar 13
Four killed by feral dogs in Mexico City Police in Mexico City have scoured a hilly urban park for feral dogs and tested dozens of captured animals in a hunt for those responsible … News • 09 Jan 13
